Q1. Discuss the current state of the Chilean economy by focusing on the recent past and macroeconomic characteristics such as: economic growth, consumer and investment spending, government spending, employment, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, and international trade.
Q2. 1. What are the capitalization requirements for the franchise? (This would include how much money, assets, and the like are needed for purchase.)
2. Does the franchisor offer financial assistance to prospective franchisees? If so, how much?
3. Evaluate the cost of the franchise versus its business potential using the risk/return trade-off.